Monument record MDO21497 - Compton Valence: celtic field system

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Summary

Field system of probable Iron Age or Roman origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north-east of Compton Valence.

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Field system of probable Iron Age or Roman origin, visible as earthworks on aerial photographs to the north-east of Compton Valence. The field system is possibly of contemporary date with the enclosures described in MDO935. {1-2}


<1> 14-APR-1984, NMR OS/84029 174-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11271.

<2> Royal Air Force, 22-JAN-1948, RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4145-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO11096.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: 14-APR-1984. NMR OS/84029 174-5.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 22-JAN-1948. RAF/CPE/UK/2431 4145-6.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6016 9347 (1574m by 868m) (69 map features)
Map sheet SY69SW
Civil Parish Compton Valence; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 450995

Record last edited

Oct 31 2023 3:31PM

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